M1 Pro 8-Core vs Core i5-13420H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar M1 Pro 8-Core

#208

M1 Pro 8-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13420H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

108%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

104%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

103%

#132

Core i5-13420H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-13420H leads in gaming performance. However, the M1 Pro 8-Core is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	M1 Pro 8-Core	Core i5-13420H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M1 Pro 8-Core	Core i5-13420H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

M1 Pro 8-Core Benchmark Check

Core i5-13420H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M1 Pro 8-Core and Core i5-13420H

M1 Pro 8-Core

The M1 Pro 8-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,218 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i5-13420H

The Core i5-13420H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 17,205 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M1 Pro 8-Core packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i5-13420H's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro 8-Core versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13420H — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-13420H (base: 2.06 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-13420H is built on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 Pro 8-Core scores 17,218 against the Core i5-13420H's 17,205 — a 0.1% lead for the M1 Pro 8-Core. L3 cache: 16 MB on the M1 Pro 8-Core vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-13420H.

Feature	M1 Pro 8-Core	Core i5-13420H
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 12
Boost Clock	3.22 GHz	4.6 GHz+43%
Base Clock	2.06 GHz	2.1 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	16 MB+33%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	28 MB+1300%	2 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	—	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	17,218	17,205

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Memory & Platform

The M1 Pro 8-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13420H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M1 Pro 8-Core	Core i5-13420H
Socket	none	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-6400	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Virtualization (M1 Pro 8-Core) / not specified (Core i5-13420H). The M1 Pro 8-Core includes integrated graphics (Apple M1 Pro GPU (14-core)), while the Core i5-13420H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Pro 8-Core targets Mobile.